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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,349

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,800
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $34,592
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595
Metal pedals     190
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     559
Metal pedals     170
Heated front seats     470
Options (change) 2,659 2,659 1,285
Options (change) 2,251 2,254 1,199
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $29,349 $31,549 $39,080
Total Invoice $27,276 $29,358 $36,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,084
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,349$31,549$39,080
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,349$31,114$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,276$29,358$36,786
Adjustments for Features0-405-1,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,276$28,953$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,677$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,960$6,395$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-1,426

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year20092017
ModelForester
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in185.6 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.0 ft3

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